In News Recently, the government said that the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), launched under Startup India initiative in 2016 has committed Rs 7,385 crore to 88 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). These AIFs in turn have invested Rs 11,206 crore in 720 startups. About Fund of Funds for Startups Meaning Fund of Funds is […]
In News Recently, The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) More about the news About: The conclusion of MoU between ISA and ICAO was Jointly hosted by India and France. The MoU aims to check the growth of CO2 emissions in the sector. The […]
In News Recently, Moody’s stated that India’s membership of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) would give it an opportunity to benefit from greater trade and investment flows. Moody’s Forecast: Key Points India is poised to become a growing destination market for goods from the other Quad countries, including commodities, machinery and chemicals. The U.S. and […]
In News Thomas Malthus elaborated on a concept in his book – “An Essay on the Principle of Population”, which quite famously inspired Charles Darwin. More about the Malthusian trap About: The Malthusian trap or Malthusian check refers to the theory that as the human population grows there is increasing pressure on earth’s resources, which […]
Context The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Invest India and the Embassy of the Netherlands formalized the India-Netherlands Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM). About Aims and Objectives: To strengthen bilateral efforts to increase mutual investment activities. To support and develop business cooperation between companies in both the countries To serve as a platform […]